Vorhees Road over Fargo Run
PoorPosted for loadPeoria County, Illinois · SW-31-T10NR7E · Structure no. 072470800000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vorhees Road over Fargo Run is a concrete other carrying Vorhees Road over Fargo Run in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vorhees Road over Fargo Run built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vorhees Road over Fargo Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Vorhees Road over Fargo Run carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Vorhees Road over Fargo Run?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Vorhees Road over Fargo Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.